Stomping in the Mud Play Group is a rich, natural outdoor play environment where children have the opportunity to play outside, rain or shine ... a chance for preschoolers to 'live in the moment' while learning through play.

Thursday, 8 September 2011

Well, I Have Done It...

After many years as an Early Childhood Educator I am very excited to be

starting my own outdoor play group adventure. Over the summer my husband and I have created 'Stomping in the Mud' play space in our side yard. I will provide a rich, natural outdoor play space where children 1 1/2 years old to 5 years old will have the opportunity to play outside rain or shine. Stomping in the Mud is a creative, multi-sensory and imaginative place where children can play, explore, 'live in the moment', grow independently and become self-directed individuals. Stay tuned the adventure continues...

This is a lovely setting for children and it is lovely after teaching for a long time that you still feel the passion enough to set up such a lovely group.Well done from NZ.and enjoy your grandchildren.

A huge congratulations Dianne - what a gorgeous space you have created for the children. Wishing you all the best - I look forward to catching up on all your adventures through your blog. I hope that you enjoy blogging as much as I do :)

Please keep blogging! The more folk who enthuse about outdoor play and the positive impact this has the better. Your outdoor playgroup is a super idea. Just wished my sister lived near you and she could enrol her little son.

About Me

Hi there, my name is Dianne and the field of early childhood education has been my passion for over 30 years. Yes, I started in my early 20's. I recently retired from a preschool where I was the supervisor/manager for 23 years. In 2004, I was awarded the Prime Minister's Certificate of Achievement. I believe that preschoolers learn the most important things not by being told but by constructing knowledge for themselves in interaction with the physical world & with other children- they do this by playing. Play is natural. Last but not least, I am blessed to be granny to four grand daughters.